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What Did Quincy Wilson Win Gold In?

Alex KataevbyAlex Kataev·Sep 2, 2024
In Short

Quincy Wilson has not won gold in the Olympics. He has won gold medals in AAU Junior Olympic Games, but not in Olympic competitions. Wilson is set to compete in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Team USA relay pool, making him the youngest male athlete ever named to the U.S. Olympic track and field team.

Quincy Wilson's track and field achievements

Olympic participation and potential medals

  • 2024 Paris Olympics:
    • Selected for the Team USA relay pool for the 4x400-meter relay
    • Will be the youngest male U.S. track Olympian ever at 16 years and 200 days
    • First round on August 2 and men's final on August 9
    • Opportunity to win his first Olympic medal, potentially gold in the relay

Record-breaking performances

  • Under-18 world record:

    • Set a new record in the 400 meters with a time of 44.20 seconds at the Holloway Pro Classic
    • Previously broke the record at the Olympic Trials with 44.59 seconds
  • Junior world record:

    • Set a record in the 400m at the New Balance Indoor Nationals with a time of 45.76 seconds

Notable achievements and gold medals

  • U.S. Olympic Team Trials:

    • Qualified with a time of 45.19 seconds in the 400m
    • Finished 6th in the final
  • AAU Junior Olympic Games:

    • Won five gold titles, most recent at age 14 in 2022
    • These gold medals represent Quincy Wilson's major track and field achievements to date
  • National titles:

    • Holds three national gold titles in track and field

Rankings and records

  • World rankings:
    • Ranked No. 6 in the world for the 400m in 2024
    • His time of 45.19 seconds was the fastest in the U.S. and 6th fastest globally in 2024

Professional career

  • NIL deal:
    • Signed with New Balance in September 2023
    • One of the youngest high school athletes to sign with a major sports apparel company
    • This deal recognizes Wilson's track and field achievements, even without Olympic medals yet

FAQ

What gold medals has Quincy Wilson won?

Quincy Wilson has won five gold titles in the AAU Junior Olympic Games, with his most recent victory at age 14 in 2022. He also holds three national gold titles in track and field.

Has Quincy Wilson won any Olympic medals?

No, Quincy Wilson has not won any Olympic medals yet. He is set to compete in his first Olympics at the 2024 Paris Games as part of the Team USA relay pool for the 4x400-meter relay.

What are Quincy Wilson's major track and field achievements?

Quincy Wilson's major achievements include setting the under-18 world record in the 400 meters with a time of 44.20 seconds, setting the junior world record in the 400m indoors, and qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials where he finished 6th in the final.

What event is Quincy Wilson competing in at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Quincy Wilson is set to compete in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Team USA relay pool.

How does Quincy Wilson rank in the world for the 400m?

As of 2024, Quincy Wilson is ranked No. 6 in the world for the 400m. His time of 45.19 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials was the fastest in the U.S. and 6th fastest globally in 2024.